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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 925.40, 1,276.98 and 532.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 925.40, 1,276.98 and 532.34 is: 734.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    925.40 : 1,276.98 = 532.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    925.40/1,276.98 = 532.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    925.40x = 1,276.98 × 532.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    925.40x = 679,787.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,787.53/925.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.59

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